Staying Warm Without Power: Emergency Layering and Shelter
· Melanie Becker
Staying warm in an emergency is about trapping the heat your body already makes and keeping moisture away from your skin. Cold causes problems quickly,...
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Winter Storm Prep: Supplies for a Multi-Day Power Outage
· Melanie Becker
A winter storm can knock out power for days, and cold makes every problem worse. Preparing before the storm means you can stay warm, fed...
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Holiday Gift Guide: 15 Survival and Outdoor Gifts by Budget
· Melanie Becker
The best gifts for outdoor and preparedness fans are practical, durable and used often. This guide sorts 15 ideas by budget so you can find...
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Black Friday Buyer's Guide: What Is Worth Buying and What to Skip
· Melanie Becker
Black Friday, which falls on November 27 this year, is a good time to fill gaps in your kit if you shop with a plan....
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Everyday Carry Basics: A Practical EDC Under $150
· Melanie Becker
Everyday carry, or EDC, is the small set of tools you keep on you every day. A good one solves ordinary problems: opening a box,...
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Water Filters vs Purifiers vs Tablets: Which Do You Need?
· Melanie Becker
Filters, purifiers and tablets all make water safer to drink, but they do not all remove the same things. The right choice depends on where...
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5 Ways to Start a Fire in Wet Conditions
· Melanie Becker
Starting a fire in wet weather comes down to three things: dry tinder, a reliable ignition source and patience. Fire provides warmth, light, signaling and...
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How to Choose a Survival Knife: Steel, Tang and Blade Shape
· Melanie Becker
The best survival knife is the one that fits your tasks, your skill level and your budget, not the one with the most features. Most...
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The 72-Hour Kit Checklist: What to Pack Before Winter
· Melanie Becker
A 72-hour kit is a bag that keeps you fed, warm, hydrated and informed for three days when normal services stop. Emergency agencies use the...
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Gear Maintenance Checklist: Clean, Test and Restock Your Kit
· Melanie Becker
A kit you never check is a kit you cannot trust. Batteries leak, food expires, fabric degrades and blades rust. Once the winter is behind...
